OpenSUSE Leap 15.2 Released, with AI and machine learning packages like Tensorflow

Editorial Staff

July 2, the openSUSE release team released the latest version of the Linux Distribution “openSUSE Leap 15.2”. It includes many AI and machine learning packages like Tenesorflow, and the container has been improved.

openSUSE is an open-source Linux distribution sponsored by Germany-based SUSE. openSUSE offers Leap, which is the community edition based on the enterprise edition “SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLES)”. In addition to Leap whose focus is on stability, openSUSE also offers a rolling release model “Tumbleweed”, which brings the latest features.

openSUSE Leap 15.2 is the latest version succeeding version 15.1 released in May 2019. This release is built on top of Linux 5.3 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 Service Package 2.

This release includes several new packages of AI and machine learning. Those packages are Tensorflow, PyTorch, ONNX, Grafana, and Prometheus

The container is improved in this release, making Kubernetes the official package. As Helm Kubernetes package manager is added to give developers and system administrators better orchestration capabilities.

CRI-O, Open Container Initiative-based implementation of Kubernetes Container Runtime Interface, is added to the container. CRI-O is an alternative to the Docker runtime, and it allows Kubernetes to use any OCI-compliant runtime as the container runtime for running pods.

This release introduces Cilium, which secures network connectivity and load balancing between application containers. Cilium can define the security policies of the network layer and the application layer.

The addition of Real-Time Kernel feature helps microprocessors to efficiently handle speed-focused events. This unlocks new possibilities for edge computing, embedded devices, and more.

AutoYaST, a system for unattended deployment, has been improved and brings more accurate detection of Microsoft Windows partitions. It also provides better storage device management for Raspberry Pi.

The configuration tool YaST introduces a gradual change that splits directory into ‘/usr/etc’ and ‘/etc’. YaST supports new structure in the affected modules to give system administrators a central point to inspect the configuration.

The compatibility with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been improved so that Leap can be executed.

Desktop environments are updated to the latest versions, like Plasma 5.18, GNOME 3.34, and Xfce 4.14. There are many other enhancements and latest packages included in this release.

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